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The city of San Diego currently owns 505 ALPR cameras. Here’s which neighborhoods have the most.

Out of all 52 San Diego communities, Southeastern San Diego has the most ALPRs, and Downtown has the highest density.

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego October 2, 2026Oct. 2, 2026, 5:19 p.m.

Neighborhoods

High plans for High Street Village to replace aging Costa Verde in University City

by Thaïs Giraudet • Times of San Diego

San Diego Weekend Guide Oct. 2-4: Cultural convergence kicks off the month

San Diego Weekend Guide Oct. 2-4: Cultural convergence kicks off the month

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego

San Diego State University breaks ground on Fenton Parkway Bridge

by Senna Ihab Omar • Times of San Diego

Duckville: The strange little place that once sat on Pacific Beach marshes

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Orchids & Onions: This year’s fragrant or smelly architecture

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 3, 2026

Incoming El Niño is so extreme it doesn’t have a scientific name

Incoming El Niño is so extreme it doesn’t have a scientific name

by Nina Dietz • Inside Climate News October 3, 2026

These San Diego libraries and rec centers are open as cooling zones during weekend heatwave

These San Diego libraries and rec centers are open as cooling zones during weekend heatwave

by City News Service October 3, 2026Oct. 3, 2026, 10:51 a.m.

Padres anticipate ‘very tough’ NLDS against Brewers, owners of baseball’s best record in 2026

Padres anticipate ‘very tough’ NLDS against Brewers, owners of baseball’s best record in 2026

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego October 2, 2026Oct. 2, 2026, 5:49 p.m.

Public Safety

San Diego man gets two years in prison for stealing $180K from low-income families

San Diego man gets two years in prison for stealing $180K from low-income families

by City News Service October 3, 2026

Appeals panel overturns felony murder conviction in case of man killed in North Park dispute over hair

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 5:45 p.m.

Bodies of woman, man found in College Avenue apartment a day after neighbor reported hearing gunshots

by City News Service October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 2:26 p.m.

Politics & Government

What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?

What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?

Lawmakers sent Newsom hundreds of bills in his final months as governor. Here’s how he handled proposals to counter the Trump administration.

by CalMatters Staff October 2, 2026

Court orders extension of deadline for immigration program shut down by Trump

by JW August • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 1:39 p.m.

In race to become La Mesa’s next mayor, candidates draw lines on homelessness and affordability

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 1:50 p.m.

Newsom signs bill supporting local journalism, giving tax breaks to news organizations

by Chris Woodyard • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 8:12 a.m.

Business

SDG&E power shutoffs start; could affect thousands of customers as temperatures soar

SDG&E power shutoffs start; could affect thousands of customers as temperatures soar

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego October 2, 2026Oct. 2, 2026, 10:39 a.m.

UCLA: California outpaces nation amid AI boom, but unemployment remains high

UCLA: California outpaces nation amid AI boom, but unemployment remains high

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 2:02 p.m.

Wild Fork brings ‘protein wonderland’ to Pacific Beach with massive selection of frozen meats

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 12:14 p.m.

Life

El Niño in San Diego: A history of storms, floods and surprises

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 29, 2026Sept. 29, 2026, 6:46 p.m.

Irwin Jacobs gives $50 million for towers housing senior homeless at Father Joe’s

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 28, 2026Sept. 29, 2026, 7:25 a.m.

La Mesa to fund city’s first Pride event, coming in 2027

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 11:04 a.m.

Gallon of gas in San Diego County again jumps to more than $6

by City News Service September 11, 2026Sept. 11, 2026, 1:39 p.m.

Ramona farm says officials never asked for egg recall following salmonella outbreak

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego September 5, 2026Sept. 5, 2026, 3:55 p.m.

Sports

San Diego, South Bay clubs meet in rematch of US Open Cup qualifying round clash

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego October 2, 2026

Padres clinch Wild Card Series win — and the team’s new owners are enjoying the ride

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 10:23 a.m.

Everything went the Padres’ way in Game 1 — but Preller says a World Series is the only goal

Everything went the Padres’ way in Game 1 — but Preller says a World Series is the only goal

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 6:24 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Local farmers found a groundwater solution that works. Investments should build on it

Opinion: Local farmers found a groundwater solution that works. Investments should build on it

by Frank Mendonsa • Special for Capitol Weekly

Opinion: Prop. 45 will gut public review for data centers and other big projects

Opinion: Prop. 45 will gut public review for data centers and other big projects

by Pamela Heatherington

Testigo del tiempo: ¿Víctimas o culpables?: La geopolítica suicida de los líderes europeos

Testigo del tiempo: ¿Víctimas o culpables?: La geopolítica suicida de los líderes europeos

by J.C. Malone • Especial para Tiempos de San Diego

Education

Families of Islamic Center victims sue San Diego Unified for refusing to turn over records on teen shooter

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 12:41 p.m.

Why is ICE making arrests so close to schools? San Diego grapples with enforcement surge

Why is ICE making arrests so close to schools? San Diego grapples with enforcement surge

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource September 28, 2026

Podcasting expands across San Diego State University as more classes take the microphone

by Roman Aguilar • Times of San Diego September 28, 2026Sept. 28, 2026, 9:33 a.m.

Arts

Schizophonics tried to ‘capture the live feel’ on ‘Burning Floor,’ the band’s first album in four years

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego October 2, 2026

Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ — Just the right amount of offensive and raunchy

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 3:24 p.m.

The Bankers Hill house built for San Diego Zoo founder Harry Wegeforth

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026

Q&A: Musician and composer Preston Swirnoff has deep roots in San Diego’s underground scene

by Paul Georgeades • Special to Times of San Diego September 30, 2026

9 little-known stories behind University City

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 12:10 p.m.

Military

Another Marine amphibious group departs San Diego for Middle East

Another Marine amphibious group departs San Diego for Middle East

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 1:44 p.m.

Another San Diego-based aircraft carrier departs for the Middle East

Another San Diego-based aircraft carrier departs for the Middle East

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 28, 2026Sept. 28, 2026, 1:51 p.m.

Navy secretary confirms 8 sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide

Navy secretary confirms 8 sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide

by Associated Press September 24, 2026Sept. 24, 2026, 9:32 a.m.

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